

Directions: In the following questions, a short paragraph is given. The paragraph has three blanks. Select the most suitable words from the given options to fill in the blanks.
Explanation: Divulgence means to reveal something. A secret can either be kept or divulged. Since this was a ‘secret
protocol’, ‘divulgence’ is the best word to use.
Directions: In the following questions, a short paragraph is given. The paragraph has three blanks. Select the most suitable words from the given options to fill in the blanks.
Explanation: Dogged means stubbornly unyielding. Unmitigated
means not diminished or moderated in intensity or
severity. Diseases ‘take’ or ‘exact’ a toll.
Directions: In the following questions, a short paragraph is given. The paragraph has three blanks. Select the most suitable words from the given options to fill in the blanks.
Explanation: The hint to this question is the phrase “smooth the dying pillow”. Which means that the people are dying
and may become extinct.Assimilation means absorption or gradually harmonizing with another culture.
Directions: In the following questions, mark the antonym for the underlined wordas your answer.
Explanation: Obstreperous means deafening, blatant, boisterous or mischievous. Clamorous is used to describe something marked by din or noise. Subtle can be used to describe colours, sounds, behaviour or implied meanings. It is the opposite of obstreperous. It means quiet, implied, not direct, loud or harsh. An obstinate person is adamant, uncooperative or stubborn.
Directions: In the following questions, mark the antonym for the underlined wordas your answer.
Explanation: Vapid means dull, uninteresting, arid, banal or commonplace. A cliché is a statement or theme that has become commonplace by overuse. A vivacious person is keen, alert, vibrant and high-spirited. It is an antonym for vapid. A versatile person is an all-rounder, is flexible, can adjust to different situations and perform multiple tasks. Insipid means tasteless, bland or dull. It is a synonym for vapid.